Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby
Professor of Art and Design
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1982
Clack 109
(989) 463-7285
Office Hours: MTTH and most F: 10 am - noon (other times by appointment)
Homepage: http://othello.alma.edu/~parks
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Education
- M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University (1981)
- Apprenticeship with potter Takeo Sudo, Mashiko, Japan (1977-78)
- B.F.A Wesleyan College (1976)
Research Interests
Figurative ceramic sculpture and drawing, sculptural teapots, and architectural tile work
Recent Courses Taught
- Architectural Ceramics. ART 180/380.
- Senior Show. ART 500.
- Sculptural Ceramics. ART 490.
- Advanced Wheel-Throwing. ART 390.
- Blacksmithing. ART 390.
- Sculpture Studio. ART 220.
- Drawing Studio. ART 101.01.
- Wheel-Thrown Ceramics. ART 290.
Directed Student Presentations and Achievements
- Michigan Small Colleges' Exhibition
- "Our Journeys Through the Seasons"
- "Life Sciences" Mural
- Michigan Small Colleges Exhibition
- Pouring Vessels
- Student Exhibit
Selected Book Publications
- Angelica Pozo, et. al.. 500 Tiles. Lark Books. January 2008.
- Dona Z. Meilach. Teapots: Makers and Collectors. Schiffer Publishing. 1st ed. 2005 July.
- Angelica Pozo. The Penland Book of Ceramics. Lark Books. 2003.
- Peter King. Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter. Lark Books. July 2000.
Selected Articles
- Carrie Anne Parks. "26th Alma College Statewide Print Competition." Journal of the Print World. Winter 2007 Volume 30, No.1 1007 O1.
- Carrie Anne Parks-Kirby. "25th Annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition." Journal of the Print World. 2006, Volume 29, No. 1 Winter, p.40
Selected Creative Works
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Ceramic Sculptures and Drawings." Ceramics Sculptures and Drawings: a Solo Show. Bobbitt Visual Arts Center, Albion College. January 22, 2013.
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Doctors' Doll (Muscular System)." Michigan Ceramics 2012 Biennial Exhibition. Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI. October 12, 2012.
- Carrie Anne Parks. "The Nun's Priest's Tale." Something To Crow About. The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland. June 15, 2012.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al.. "Blue Willow Teapot with Boats, Blue Willow Teapot with Borders, and Blue Willow Teapot with Embroidered Robe." 5th International Small Teapot Competition. American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, CA. April 14, 2012.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et. al. "Doctors' Doll (Muscular System)." 19th San Angelo National Ceramic Competition. San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX. April 20, 2012.
- Carrie Anne Parks, et.al.. "Doctors' Doll: Reproductive System." Feats of Clay XXIV 2011. Lincoln Arts and Cultural Foundation, Lincoln, CA. April 23, 2011.
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Recent Presentations
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Taking Tiles to School." Handmade Tile and Mosaics Conference and Handmade Tile Association. Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 19 and 20, 2009.
- Carrie Anne Parks. "Tea and Clay." Michigan Ceramic Artists' Association, Michigan Mud conference. Albion College, Albion, MI. October 7, 2005.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Honorable Mention, 5th International Small Teapot Exhibition
- Award of Merit
- Faculty Barlow Award
- Bradley National Print and Drawing Exhibition
- 4th Cheongju International Craft Competition
Professional Memberships
- International Sculpture Center
- Tile Heritage Foundation
- Michigan Association of Ceramic Artists
- American Crafts Council
Service to the College
- Alma College Representative for the Jack Kent Cooke Arts Awards
- Host for Members of Taiwanese dance company
- Department Representative for Michigan Small Colleges' Exhibition
- Educational Policies Committee
- Faculty Grievance Committee
- Teaching Major Program Advisor/Art
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Service to the Community
Service to the Profession
- Tile Donations - fundraising
- Juror for the 2013 Art Scholarship Alert Competition
- Juror for the Jack Pine Conference Juried Student Show
- Tile Donations - fundraising
- Juror for Sculpture Competition, Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
- Exhibition Coordinator
